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Design & Building

Lessons from 19+ years of web development, product launches, and helping small businesses grow online. No fluff — just real talk.

CSSApr 2, 2026·5 min read

Why I Still Love Vanilla CSS in 2026

Frameworks come and go, but understanding the fundamentals never goes out of style. Here's why I keep coming back to the basics — and why you should too.

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AutomationMar 18, 2026·7 min read

Automating Small Business Workflows with AI

How I helped a local shop save 15 hours a week by connecting their inventory, invoicing, and customer follow-ups with smart automation.

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Dev LifeMar 5, 2026·6 min read

The Stack I Reach for in Every New Project

After 19 years of building for the web, here's the toolkit I trust — and why simplicity always wins over the latest shiny framework.

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BusinessFeb 20, 2026·8 min read

Building for Small Towns: Why Rural Businesses Need Better Websites

Most web agencies ignore small-town businesses. But these communities have unique needs — and massive untapped potential online.

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Indie DevFeb 8, 2026·10 min read

What I Learned Launching 6 Products as a Solo Developer

From NowFolks to MySiteScore to iCreate.buzz — the wins, the failures, and the lessons that shaped how I build today.

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SEOJan 25, 2026·6 min read

SEO in 2026: What Actually Moves the Needle for Small Businesses

Forget the noise. Here are the 5 things that actually matter for getting your small business found on Google this year.

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